The federal Project Fortress initiative provides defensive tools for banks. Community banking groups and regulators' associations say small banks in particular need the free and accessible help.

The notes have a final scheduled maturity date of August 2069, with credit enhancement levels that range from 25.0% on the A1 notes to 1.45% on the B1B tranche.

The cybersecurity company promised more rigorous tests for software updates after a widespread IT outage last month.

Yields on the certificates will range from 5.77% on the A1 notes through 6.17% on the A3 tranche. Otherwise, the M1, B1A and B1B notes are to see yields of about 6.42%, 7.32% and 8.17%, respectively.

The Kansas City, Missouri-based regional bank said it is making progress on its pending purchase of Heartland Financial USA in Denver. The deal is expected to close during the first quarter of 2025.

While the REIT still seeks to grow servicing, it's been willing to sell for the right price as it responds to new rate-related risks and opportunities.

Yields are expected to range from 5.75% on the A1A notes to 6.55% on the M1, all priced on the three-month, interpolated yield curve.

The Hammond, Louisiana, company, which announced changes to its business strategy, cut 71 jobs and reduced its dividend to 8 cents per share.

Michigan-based University Bancorp is paying $30 million for a 50.5% stake in a business Voxtur acquired for $101 million in 2022.

Yields are expected to range from 5.44% on the P-1 (Moody's) and A-1+ (S&P Global Ratings) notes to 5.74% on the notes rated Baa1 (Moody's) and A+ (S&P).

The A1, 2, and 3 bonds will be repaid sequentially and do not benefit from subordination. There is a capital subaccount that provides sufficient funds to offset typical variance in collections.

Moody's says it expects a 0.60% loss on the 2024-A pool, with a 3.0% loss at the Aaa stress, and the notes have legal final maturity dates ranging from July 15, 2025 through Nov. 17, 2031.